Malachite with Calcite - Mashamba West Mine, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the

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specimen
specimen
Details
ColorsGreen
Origin
CDCongo, The Democratic Republic of the
Lualaba
Mashamba West Mine
SizeSmall
Dimensions7.5 x 7.0 x 6.5 cm
Species
Mlc
Malachite
Cal
Calcite
Description
Very attractive combination piece showing green bladed crystals of malachite across the top of a light pink crystallized calcite matrix. Shows well all around, this is in great condition. From recent finds, 2021, in the Congo.
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Weinrich Minerals

Unknown previous owners

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